In an age of Netflix and flexible, on-demand television, the notion of spoilers seems somewhat out-dated.

The proliferation of digital media means that it is always possible to access plot twists ahead of time, however, while social media is often a hotbed of informed rumours and potential narratives.

As if this was not enough, postal brand ParcelsPlease.com recently created a Halloween service that sent spoilers directly to unsuspecting recipients, with people selecting specific television programs to create the utmost disruption.

Even if you didn’t receive an offending parcel, the threat of plot spoilers is one that remains unchecked. So, how can you avoid spoilers and continue to enjoy your favourite shows in peace? Let’s take a look:

Make binge-watching a thing

With Netflix established as the king of on-demand TV, it should come as no surprise that this platform is home to a huge volume of popular shows.

Netflix has also developed a unique way to beat spoilers, by releasing some titles as complete series and allowing viewers to watch them in one sitting.

We all love to get lost in a good TV show series from time to time, but with so many new shows coming out nowadays it can be difficult to sift through the mediocre content. It's highly disappointing when you sit through a few episodes of a series hoping that it will start to pick up only to find out halfway through the season that it's just not “your thing.” To help you avoid the hassle of wasting your time on shows that just aren't that great, we've listed the top 5 most popular TV shows that debuted in 2016:

1. Timeless

If you're tired of wasting time flipping through the channel guide, check out the new show Timeless on NBC. It's a unique spin on time traveling, with actors Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter, and Goran Visnjic playing a trio of determined individuals who travel back in time to combat criminals and protect the course of history as we know it. Whether you're a history buff or a fan of time travel, this show has plenty of entertainment value to offer.

2. Pure Genius

Sarah Watson and Jason Katims are the stars of this interesting new series on CBS that follows a Silicon Valley tech giant as he teams up with an experienced surgeon to launch a hospital that takes a whole new approach to healthcare and medicine. Overall, Pure Genius is a fun show for anybody who works in the medical or tech fields and/or is interested in the quickly growing future of healthcare technology.

The viewers who are still crying for Prince Oberyn’s death (Pedro Pascal) do not need to be sad anymore, because in the season of 5, there will be the families such as Oberyn brother, Doran Martell, will show off. This character will be played by Alexander Siddig who is so easy to get mad. And the son, Trystane Martell, will be played by Toby Sebastian.

Meanwhile, an Academy Award nominee artist, Keisha Castle-Hughes, will play for Obara Sand who is the oldest daughter of Oberyn but also a tough knight. The other Oberyn daughter, Nymeria Sand is entrusted to Jessica Henwick who is elegant but so expert in using a whip. Then, there is Rosabell Laurenti Sellers as Tyene Sand with her mainstay weapon, Twin dagger.

The rise of the reality show has been a phenomenon. Just when you thought you have seen everything, they invent a new one. Reality TV is now available in just about every topic you never imagined and documenting just about every occupation ever worked. Many of these reality shows document the experience of paranormal researchers and cryptologists trying to catch myth, legends and folklore on tape to prove that these things really exist.

One of my favorite cryptids is Bigfoot. Whether this creature of legend is a myth, extinct, or still exists is a debate among cryptologists, scientists, and skeptics. I like to believe that this type of creature is really out there: likely illusive, scared of humans, and lives in remote areas that humans hardly trek. When you consider all of the new species constantly being discovered, one of which is a monkey just discovered in 2012, and the fact that the largest cave in the world was just uncovered in 2009, it really opens the possibility for other undiscovered places, animals, and things on this giant planet of ours.